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Forum: Pentax K-S1 & K-S2
01-19-2019, 10:17 AM
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I have purchased a number of new and used Pentax bodies over the years. A Kr that had the rear dial switch issue (fixed with some cleaner), a new K50 that developed aperture block issue (had it fixed and is now my daughters full spectrum body), a K20D with no issues and now a K-S2 which initially had an odd issue with the shutter staying partly down (fixed by itself with some fiddling and now with over 3,500 clicks on it).
I plan to stay with Pentax since the cameras feel better in my hand than Canon or Nikon, I like the ergonomics and they have a solid feel to me. There is always the risk that there may be some issues with a complex product like a camera. You do save money buying used, but you have to be realistic. Even new cameras can have defects. The K30/50, Kr and K-S1 and KS-2 are all at a certain price point and tier with the KP, K3, K5 and K1 at another tier. Even at an estimated 6% failure rate that is not that large, at least in my mind. I work in IT and laptop failures and problems are around 18 to 22%.
I am VERY pleased with the images that come out of the K-S2. My percentage of keepers has clearly gone up. It is a wonderful camera with many great features for an entry level model. I do not shoot sports or need a super fast AF.
Also, just a quick review of the Canon, Nikon and Sony forums will show that no camera brand is perfect and ALL have their share of issues from model to model.
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